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Ever wonder how can you maximize your visit to Tybee Island? We have gathered the best insider tips so you can plan a dream trip to one of the most unique places you'll ever visit.

BEST PLACE TO LAY DOWN YOUR TOWEL Park near the Tybee Beach Beach and Pavilion (Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328) use the bridge in front of the Tybee Island Marine Center turn right and walk towards the rock formation close to the sand dunes. This portion of the beach has a smoother sand, lots of shallow areas that are perfect for little kids to bathe safely, is less crowded, and because it's close to the sand dunes you will see a large variety of seaside birds.

Fundraiser
to help purchase school supplies for underserved childrenATLANTA,
Ga. (July 20, 2015) – Having the right school supplies can
mean the difference between a passing or a failing grade. That’s
why Publix Super Markets will offer the “Tools for Back to School”
campaign Thursday, July 23 through Wednesday, August 12.
Customers and associates are encouraged to donate $5, $7 or $10 which
will be used to purchase much needed school supplies for local
teachers, students and non-profit organizations assisting underserved
children through Kids In Need, a program of the Atlanta Community
Food Bank. “Our
Tools for Back to School program grew out of the need to help
students and teachers,” said Brenda Reid, Publix media and
community relations manager. “Many families do not have the
resources to purchase school supplies and many teachers spend their
own money to buy supplies for their students. That’s why this
program is so important. It supports families and classroom
teachers.” More
than…

We
know from our time at college that school is expensive, so our
friends at Zumper wants to help you out with a $1,000 scholarship.
They’re looking for outstanding students who have helped their
classmates or community in a tremendous way. Maybe you started a club
that raised $10,000 for charity, or championed recycling and
sustainable practices across campus. Whatever it is, we’d love to
hear about it! Eligibility Any
legal U.S. resident in high school or college who will be attending
an accredited university or college in Fall 2015 is eligible to
apply. How
to apply To
apply, please submit a short piece of writing, that includes the
following:

Special
savings and activities help local shoppers start the school year off
rightATLANTA
(July 21, 2015) –
School is almost back in session, and Calhoun
Premium Outlets,Lenox
Square, Mall of Georgia, North Georgia Premium Outlets, Phipps Plaza,
Sugarloaf Mills and Town
Center at Cobb are
gearing up to help local shoppers stock up on all the necessities
this season during Georgia’s 2015 Tax Free Holiday. OnFriday,
July 31 and Saturday,
August 1,
Atlanta-area shoppers can enjoy a state sales-tax exemption on school
supplies, clothing, electronics and other back-to-school items. The
deals don’t end there – Lenox Square, Mall of Georgia, Phipps
Plaza, Sugarloaf Mills and Town Center at Cobb will help shoppers
save even more through retailer coupons and other special offerings
available online at the Simon Retailer Showcase available
at simon.com.

Fewer
ZZZs Could Lead to More F’s Does
back to school mean back to bedtime struggles at your house?
According to Mattress Firm and pediatric neurologist Sujay Kansagra, director of Duke University’s Pediatric Neurology Sleep Medicine Program and author ofMy Child Won’t Sleep, if any of these phrases sound familiar, you may be unknowingly
sabotaging your child’s sleep – and school success – at
bedtime. 1. “Tomorrow is
a school day – bedtime is an hour earlier!”Right before
the first night of school, parents often move up bedtime by an hour
or more. Children need longer to adjust to a new sleep routine. Move
your child’s bedtime up by 15 minutes per day in the days – or
weeks – leading up to the start of school, until you reach your
school-year bedtime. 2. “You
can watch one cartoon before lights out.”While
watching TV might seem like a good way to let your child wind down,
artificial light from smart phones, laptops and TVs trick the brain
into thinking it is still day time, ma…

This is a sponsored post on behalf of Sugarloaf Mills. Local
families invited to enjoy fall fashion, fun and freebies In
celebration of Georgia’s tax free weekend, local families are
invited to ring in the start of the school year with Sugarloaf
Mills’ Back-to-School Bash on Saturday, August 1 from
1-4 p.m. Attendees will be among the first to view the latest
trends in fall fashion from retailers such as Saks Fifth Avenue OFF
5th, Neiman Marcus Last Call, Levi’s Outlet, Old Navy,
Off Broadway Shoes, Kenneth Cole Outlet, Crazy 8, Gymboree Outlet and
more! Planned entertainment and activities include music by DJ
Kimber, fashion modeling and giveaways as well as a braid and
ponytail bar, lip lounge and a selfie station. To
help highlight Sugarloaf Mills’ Tax-Free Weekend deals and the
latest in back-to-school trends, Audrey HayesofBluebird Patch Teens, Erin Haag of Mommy Octopus and
Stacey Stegg of Macaroni Kid Lawrenceville will each
host two fashion trend segments during the Back-to-Scho…

New Giant Screen Film Looks at the World’s Most Awe-Inspiring Humanoid Robots

ATLANTA, July
16, 2015 – Summer break is winding down but Fernbank Museum is
keeping the sunny-season fun going with an all -new family
event, Brains & Bots Day. On Saturday,
July 25 from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.adults, teens and children
will investigate the wonders of human and artificial intelligence
through a range of entertaining activities bringing together all
things bots and brains.

Brains
& Bots Day will be one of Fernbank’s most
interactive events of the year featuring extraordinary encounters
with fascinating robots and opportunities to see real human and
animal brains. Partners Robotic Explorers and Imagine That! will
conduct live demonstrations with LEGO® EV3 and NXT robots and show
guests of all ages how to program these incredible machines. In
addition, the Neuroscience Institute of Georgia State University will
be back with the body’s most complex organ during “Touch A
Brain!” This activit…

Weekend
outlook includes Animal Planet, bald eagle sightings and a birthday
grand finale for America’s only twin pandasWHAT: July brings thoughts of family fun, cool treats and American icons,
and Zoo Atlanta visitors can look forward to all three. The weekend
outlook features visits by Animal Planet; ice cakes for 2-year-old
birthday girls Mei Lun and Mei Huan; and sightings of the Zoo’s
newest family member, a bald eagle. Animal
Planet Weekend: Animal
Planet takes over the Zoo on Saturday and Sunday, July
18 and 19. Highlights will include a Scavenger Safari Hunt; crafts;
Animal Planet photo-ops; and screenings of Animal Planet’s “Big
Cat Diaries.” Activities will take place from 10 a.m. to 3
p.m.and are free with general admission.

Special
Programming Adapted for Patrons with Autism Spectrum DisorderATLANTA (July 9, 2015) – Building off its 2015 successes in presenting programming uniquely modified for patrons with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), the Center for Puppetry Arts is proud to announce a full slate of sensory-friendly programming to occur during its 2015-16 season. These modifications of the Center’s regular programming will allow guests with Autism Spectrum Disorder to experience sensory-friendly Family Series performances, museum exhibits and Create-A-Puppet Workshops™. Guests will be welcomed by staff members who have been trained in interactions with patrons with ASD. "Our commitment to integrate sensory-friendly programming into our season in a more intentional way reflects our desire to invite ALL patrons to find themselves at home in puppetry,” noted Aretta Baumgartner, the Center’s Education Director. “The judgment-free zone we're providing is a safe, comfortable way to introduce the Ce…

With
summer upon us travel abounds. Bathing suit – check; sunscreen –
check; big straw hat – check. But don’t forget fido -
Barking Hound Village’s Owner David York can help REDUCE YOUR
travel stress with these eight great tips. Leaving fido behind? The
newest Barking Hound is located at 3080 Sylvan Road - just minutes
from the Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport. This
10,000 square-foot boarding facility keeps hounds happy with grooming
services, luxury suites and all day free-play daycare. As a
convenience to weary travelers, Barking
Hound Village Airport
offers extended hours from 6 a.m. to midnight to
accommodate early departures and late arrivals with a separate
entrance so not to disturb other overnight guests. 1.
Before you travel, make reservations. If you need to arrange
overnight accommodations, make sure the pet-only rooms are also
non-smoking rooms. Also, request a ground-floor room. This is
convenient for late-night potty runs, and means little unnecessary
sc…

Locals
are invited to learn take advantage of discounts, giveaways and a
scavenger hunt July
7, 2015 (Duluth, GA) – Gwinnett County Board of Commissioners
Chairman, Charlotte Nash, officially proclaimed July 2015 as the
first annual Explore Gwinnett Month at the July 7th, 2015
Board of Commissioners meeting. During July, residents are encouraged
to discover new attractions, parks, restaurants, events and things to
do in Gwinnett. “We
created Explore Gwinnett Month to encourage locals to get up, get out
and experience Gwinnett. Our primary focus throughout the year is
educating visitors on the offerings of Gwinnett, but oftentimes we
talk to so many residents who are unaware of all the great things
that Gwinnett has to offer. This is their invitation to explore,”
said Lisa Anders, Explore Gwinnett Executive Director. A
scavenger hunt leading participants to County parks, the Gwinnett
Historic Courthouse, Red Clay Music Foundry, Suwanee Sculptour and
the Duluth Town Green began on July 1st…

Smash-hit
musical livens up Lawrenceville as 20th Anniversary
Signature Series debutLAWRENCEVILLE,
Ga. (June 22, 2015) – Jive along to the brassy beats of
Beale Street in 1950s Memphis, where the birthplace of rock ‘n’
roll reels in an aspiring R&B DJ, who just happens to be white,
to spark change in the deep South. Bringing powerhouse numbers to the
suburban Atlanta stage, Aurora Theatre debuts
its 20th Anniversary Peach
State Federal Credit Union Signature Series with the
regional premiere of the hit-musical sensation Memphis,
playing July 23- August 30, 2015! A co-production with
Theatrical Outfit, this tuneful tale is sure to strike a chord with
music lovers of all ages! “When
you take a mega musical like Memphis and
produce it in Aurora’s intimate theatre setting, what you get is an
unparalleled experience of fierce emotion, dynamic theatrics and the
ability for audiences to immerse themselves in the story and
characters,” said Producing Artistic Director Anthony Rodriguez.
…

Fourth
of July Red Cross Blood Drives: Be
proud to be a donor at Mall of Georgia and Town Center at Cobb (July
3-5)WHAT:
Celebrate the
freedom to give blood this Fourth of July weekend! The
American Red Cross will host two blood drives at Mall of Georgia and
Town Center at Cobb this Fourth of July weekend from Friday, July 3
through Sunday, July 5. Why
get involved? Here are some quick facts about the
process, courtesy of the American Red Cross: ·
Blood cannot be manufactured — it can only come from generous
donors. ·
Blood donation is a simple four-step process: registration and
medical history, mini-physical, donation and refreshments. ·
Shortages of all blood types usually occur during the summer and
winter holidays—so now is the time to give! ·
One donation can help save the lives of up to three people! ·
The American Red Cross supplies approximately 45% of the nation's
blood supply.

Chick-fil-A®
is issuing a cattle call! Mark your calendar for the 11th
annual Cow Appreciation Day on Tuesday, July 14, 2015. On that
day, Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide will offer a free meal to any
customer who visits a restaurant dressed as a cow.

Customers
dressed "head to hoof" in cow attire will be rewarded with
a free Chick-fil-A meal (breakfast, lunch or dinner), which includes
an entree of choice, a side item and a beverage. For those too
"chikin" to wear full cow costumes, Chick-fil-A will award
a complimentary entree to customers partially dressed in cow attire,
such as a cow-spotted purse, hat or other accessory.

Guests
will receive special offer for donations benefiting Children’s
Healthcare of AtlantaATLANTA –LEGOLAND®
Discovery Center Atlanta invites
children to jump start the season of giving with its annual Christmas
in July celebration! Families are
encouraged to bring new, unwrapped and unopened toys to LEGOLAND
Discovery Center and receive a Kids
Go Free voucher, valid with the purchase
of an adult ticket! LEGOLAND Discovery Center will also match the
donation with a LEGO® toy, all benefitting Children’s Healthcare
of Atlanta! WHAT:
Christmas in July at LEGOLAND® Discovery Center AtlantaWHEN:
July
1-31, 2015WHERE: LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Atlanta: Third
Floor, Phipps Plaza | 3500 Peachtree Road in Buckhead HOW: Bring
a new, unwrapped and unopened toy valued
at $10 or more and receive a Kids Go
Free voucher. The voucher is valid for
one free child ticket with the purchase of an adult walk-up ticket.